Author: Charles Davenport

Fall Protection and Prevention has been a big concern for all industries for many years now and for good reason. Fall Protection was OSHA’s #1 workplace violation for both 2016 & 2017 with over 6,000 violations cited by OSHA in…

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against workplace hazards but there is no question that the correct and consistent use of PPE in the workplace or at home, will reduce injuries and prevent unnecessary fatalities. Although…

Working on any equipment without first isolating all sources of energy is dangerous and could injure or kill you and/or peers. Do not perform maintenance on any equipment that requires LOTO unless you have been trained to do so. Hazardous energy…

As we launch into a brand new year, our top priority is to send everyone home the way they arrived to work. Communication is vital to this goal. The Safety Observation System (SOS) is a communicative and comprehensive tool that…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration created the Hazard Communication Standard, commonly called HAZCOM, to protect workers from any chemical hazards they may encounter while on the job. This standard is also used to assist employers in identifying and addressing…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that LIFTING, PLACING, CARRYING, HOLDING and LOWERING objects accounts for 4 out of 5 (80%) of lower back injuries. Whether you are working in a production zone or in an office environment use the instructions outlined in…

Feed manufacturing and shipping simply cannot be accomplished without the use of heavy mobile equipment. Along with the wonderful benefits of these tools come hazards that must be understood and managed. The September Safety Training Unit provides a few good…

Many workplaces contain areas that are considered “confined spaces” because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. A confined space also has limited or restricted means for…

An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by particular OSHA standards. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. Well developed emergency plans and proper employee training (such…